Lanka Mudannayake
BANGOR DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 5, 202312 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Complaint Stated That at Least Three New Staff Members Were Working in the Child Care Who the OCC Were Not Notified…13A.18.03.06A
Complaint stated that at least three new staff members were working in the child care who the OCC were not notified about. LS observed that there was one unapproved aide, and a helper present in the home while provider is out of the country. LS obtained proper documentation needed for compliance of
- LS Was Not Able to Observe a Current Copy of the Workman's Compensation. Workman's Compensation Expired November 2022.13A.18.02.03B(1)
- LS Was Not Able to Observe a Current Personnel List, the Last Personnel List Was Dated March 30, 202213A.18.03.05A
LS was not able to observe a current personnel list, the last personnel list was dated March 30, 2022. Two individuals present during the time of the inspection were not listed on that personnel list nor was a personnel list submitted to add them.
- LS Was Unable to Review Proof of a Substitute Log During Inspection.13A.18.03.05E
- LS Observed Six Children Present in Care That Are Under the Age of 2, One Child Will Turn Two Tomorrow.13A.18.04.02C
- LS Observed a Gate Leading Up the Stairs to the Entry of the Child Care Space13A.18.05.03A(3)
LS observed a gate leading up the stairs to the entry of the child care space, was unable to close and was tied with a string. LS also observed the door to the right of the stairs in the child care space open leaving a printer accessible to children in care.
- LS Was Unable to Observe Proof of Criminal Background Checks for Two Staff Members That Allegedly Began Working at The…13A.18.06.03A
LS was unable to observe proof of criminal background checks for two staff members that allegedly began working at the facility as early as June 2023.
- LS Was Unable to Observe Proof of Medical Evaluations for Two Staff Members That Allegedly Began Working at The…13A.18.06.04A(1)
LS was unable to observe proof of medical evaluations for two staff members that allegedly began working at the facility as early as June 2023.
- Complaint Stated That the Provider and Director Were No Longer in the Country13A.18.06.08C
Complaint stated that the provider and Director were no longer in the country. At the time of the inspection, the present individuals I.T. and F.B. confirmed that the provider had been allegedly out of the country since last Friday. LS received an email on November 28, 2023 stating that the child ca
- Complaint Stated That at Least Three New Staff Members Were Allegedly Working at the Facility13A.18.08.02B
Complaint stated that at least three new staff members were allegedly working at the facility. LS did not observe a qualified staff member in charge of 2 children under the age of two present, and no substitute log. A preschool qualified staff member arrived to the home around 915am.
- LS Observed That There Was Not a Family Child Care Teacher Present, and There Was Only One Unapproved Aide and a Helper.13A.18.08.03A
- LS Observed That There Were Not Any Qualified Staff Present for a Group of 5 Children. At Least 3 of the Children Are Under the Age of 2.13A.18.08.03E
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